Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has been fined and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth Test match against Australia. The altercation occurred between Kohli and 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas during the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day. Although Kohli accepted the sanctions, the incident has caused tension between the two teams.
Kohli Fined and Demerit Point Deducted for Code of Conduct Breach
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has been fined and given a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth Test match against Australia. The incident occurred between Kohli and 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas during the 10th over of the Australian innings on the opening day.
Kohli was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "use of inappropriate language, gestures, or actions which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter."
The specific details of the altercation have not been released, but it is believed to have involved Kohli saying something to Konstas as he was batting. Konstas reportedly responded by giving Kohli a verbal spray, which led to further exchanges between the two players.
The on-field umpires spoke to Kohli about his behavior, and he was later charged by the match referee. Kohli accepted the sanctions, which include a 25% fine of his match fee and the addition of a demerit point to his disciplinary record.
The incident has caused some tension between the two teams, with Australian captain Tim Paine saying that he was "disappointed" by Kohli's behavior. Kohli has apologized for his actions, saying that he was "frustrated" at the time.
FAQs
The ICC Code of Conduct is a set of rules that govern the behavior of players, umpires, and other officials involved in international cricket matches. The code covers a wide range of offenses, including cheating, dissent, and abusive language.
A demerit point is a penalty that is added to a player's disciplinary record. Players who accumulate too many demerit points can face suspensions from international cricket matches.
The penalty for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct depends on the severity of the offense. Minor offenses can result in a warning, while more serious offenses can lead to fines, suspensions, or even bans from international cricket.
Code of conduct breaches have been a part of cricket for many years. Some of the most famous examples include:
* In 2008, Australian captain Ricky Ponting was fined for swearing at an umpire.
* In 2013, Indian batsman Rohit Sharma was banned for two matches for using abusive language towards an opponent.
* In 2018, South African batsman Aiden Markram was fined for dissent after he showed his displeasure with an umpire's decision.
The ICC is constantly reviewing the Code of Conduct to ensure that it is up to date with the latest trends in the game. It is likely that the code will continue to evolve in the future, as the ICC looks to maintain a high level of discipline in international cricket.
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